Where 3 Democrats who could replace Biden atop the ticket stand on health care
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race has left the…
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Trump campaign provides new details on his ear wound and treatment
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is doing well and required no stitches after a…
Opinion: Readers respond to essays on philanthropy and nursing schools, opioid overdoses, and more
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the…
Cracking the code of hydrogen embrittlement
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their…
Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress
Understanding how soft materials fail under stress is critical for solving engineering challenges as disparate…
Fish adjust reproduction in response to predators
Some species of fish can evolve their egg-laying habits in response to predators in the…
New snake discovery rewrites history, points to North America’s role in snake evolution
A new species of fossil snake unearthed in Wyoming is rewriting our understanding of snake…
Wastewater surveillance group funded by Google founder, Bloomberg sheds dozens of testing sites
WastewaterSCAN, one of the United States’ largest private entities that provide real-time data on pathogens…
Trump rallies his base on bolstering health care, avoiding thorny questions about health rights
WASHINGTON — In a far-ranging, free-wheeling 90-minute acceptance speech for the Republican nomination to the…
Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel
Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Read Original…
Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV
Scientists have discovered how the dangerous Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) defuses our immune response and,…
Early riser! The Sun is already starting its next solar cycle — despite being halfway through its current one
The first rumblings of the Sun’s next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound…
New dawn for space storm alerts could help shield Earth’s tech
Space storms could soon be forecasted with greater accuracy than ever before thanks to a…
Come closer: Titanium-48’s nuclear structure changes when observed at varying distances
Researchers have found that titanium-48 changes from a shell model structure to an alpha-cluster structure…
Microsoft global outage forces health systems to cancel appointments, delay procedures
On Thursday, a widespread outage to Microsoft systems took down computers in health systems around…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA rare disease innovation hub, fewer U.S. drug shortages, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Novo, Lilly shares sink due to concerns over competition
Hellloooooo. Today, we discuss the FDA’s lack of engagement with critics of MDMA for PTSD…
Opinion: The ‘Risky Research Review Act’ would do more harm than good
In an era of rapid scientific and technological advances when politicians and scientists are struggling…
Converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment
Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote…
Good timing: Study unravels how our brains track time
Ever hear the old adage that time flies when you’re having fun? A new study…
Q&A with Dave Chokshi: Former NYC health commissioner works to unite public health and medical providers
For many New Yorkers, Dave Chokshi was the face of New York City’s public health…
STAT+: FDA investigators have not spoken with patients and others alleging misconduct in MDMA trials
At a contentious advisory committee meeting in June, the Food and Drug Administration announced it…
Opinion: Supreme Court’s nondecision jeopardizes emergency abortion care
By dismissing a case that would have determined whether emergency abortion care is encompassed under…
Opinion: To overcome the overdose crisis, addiction treatment must be integrated into the health care system
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy marks a milestone in cancer treatment
Scientists provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution and potential of TIL therapy. They describe…
PHOTO GALLERY: AMA display of medical quackery and ineffective, dangerous alternative medicine – HealthExec
PHOTO GALLERY: AMA display of medical quackery and ineffective, dangerous alternative medicine HealthExec Read Original Article:…
Why Covid is surging this summer — and what health experts say has changed
President Biden’s positive test for Covid-19 on Wednesday is a sign of a broader trend:…
How pollution may remain in water after oil spill cleanups
The way oil drops break up at the water’s surface means some oil may not…
Listen: JD Vance’s biotech ties, Cassava resignations, and insulin shortages
What relation does JD Vance have with Vivek Ramaswamy? Do pharma companies have a moral…
Massive study of veterans’ DNA shows how diversity can help researchers decipher the genome
An expansive new study offers clear evidence that sequencing the genomes of diverse populations can…
Want privacy? You’re just a stick figure to this camera
A new camera could prevent companies from collecting embarrassing and identifiable photos and videos from…
OptoGPT for improving solar cells, smart windows, telescopes and more
Solar cell, telescope and other optical component manufacturers may be able to design better devices…
Secrets behind viral precision
New research is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the…
‘Legal’ psychedelic mushrooms actually contain illegal hallucinogens, study shows
WASHINGTON – A new study published Thursday finds that several mushroom candies, which are widely…
STAT+: Here come Medicare’s first negotiated drug prices
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
JD Vance’s rhetoric, and record, on the opioid epidemic
JD Vance says he’s grown all too accustomed to hearing a certain phrase when his…
STAT+: Novartis not ready to admit a $3 billion mistake
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The biotech news stories you need to know today
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Gilead’s CMO leaving, Novartis hedging on a drug, and more
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is, despite the gray…
Opinion: Real-time vital signs data: a hidden source of value in medical AI
If data represents the next gold rush for health care, a vast treasure trove of…
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STAT+: Broad Institute, facing end of Microsoft cloud contract, shuffles data science leadership
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is perhaps best known for the trailblazing work…
STAT+: Startup Q Bio raises $27 million to build its own full-body scanner
A prevention-focused co-founded by the head of a Stanford research lab is making an expensive…
Opinion: IRBs fail to assess trials’ scientific merit, putting participants at risk
Thousands of people volunteer for clinical research trials in the United States every year. They…
STAT+: Q&A: The new CEO of biotech’s top trade group on China, vaccines, and Trump
WASHINGTON — BIO’s new CEO John Crowley is making changes. He’s pivoting the biotechnology industry’s…
STAT+: Novartis hedges on when it might submit myelofibrosis drug for approval
LONDON — A Novartis executive on Thursday said “it’s too early to say” whether the…
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
Polyphenols are generally toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists thought microorganisms avoided this toxicity by…
An International, Cross-Sectional Survey of Psychiatry Researchers and Clinicians: Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine – Frontiers
An International, Cross-Sectional Survey of Psychiatry Researchers and Clinicians: Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative…
From Whole Foods to holistic health: A founder’s story – strategy+business Today
From Whole Foods to holistic health: A founder’s story strategy+business Today Read Original Article: From Whole…
Physicians weigh in on potential impact of Trump’s ear wound: “It’s a matter of inches”
Four days after former president Donald Trump was shot in the ear at a rally…
Microbes found to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’
An environmental engineering team has discovered that specific bacterial species can cleave the strong fluorine-to-carbon…